- Both Thomas Edison State University (TESU) and Rowan University are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Rowan University has more expensive tuition of $25,564 than TESU ($8,598).
- Rowan University is larger with 19,535 students than TESU (8,248 students).
| Thomas Edison State University View More Rivals | Rowan University View More Rivals | |
| #29 in New Jersey | Rankings | #204 in National Universities #16 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Trenton, NJ | Location | Glassboro, NJ |
TESU| Known as | Rowan College of New Jersey | Glassboro State College |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,638 New Jersey residents $8,598 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $15,700 New Jersey residents $25,564 out-of-state |
| $12,150 | Graduate | $16,796 New Jersey residents $17,645 out-of-state |
| $2,520 | Financial Aid | $9,362 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 69.42% | |
| Yield | 25.25% | |
| Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 27 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,248 | Total Students | 19,535 |
| 7,358 | Undergraduate | 15,231 |
| 890 | Graduate | 4,304 |
| 8,172 | Online Enrollment | 2,486 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | 14% | |
| Retention Rate | 85% | |
| $57,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,418) $9,084 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (42 meals per week) $4,930 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Number of Faculties | 826 Full-time 934 Part-time | |
| 283 Full-time 26 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,786 Full-time 1,174 Part-time |
| Average Salary | $83,005 for Faculties $77,762 Part-time | |